Modi Govt focused on restoring India's rich traditions: EAM Jaishankar in Varanasi

Earlier in the day, the External Affairs Minister visited the family of eminent poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharathi on his birth anniversary

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday said that temples are "keepers of our culture and history" and the Modi Government is focused on creating, rebuilding and restoring India's rich traditions for the benefit of the entire world.

He was addressing the Kashi Tamil Sangamam on the subject 'contribution of temples in society and nation building' being held.

Global rebalancing is being expressed in culture as much as in politics and economics. A truly democratic and pluralistic world order must see a full expression of India's heritage, abroad as much as at home, Mr. Jaishankar said.

Temples are keepers of our culture and history. They are centres of knowledge and promoters of arts and crafts, he said "The cultural diplomacy of the Modi Government is focused on creating, rebuilding and restoring our rich traditions for the benefit of the entire world. This is Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," Mr. Jaishankar said.

Earlier in the day, the External Affairs Minister visited the family of eminent poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharathi on his birth anniversary.

The minister tweeted photographs of his meeting.

"Privileged to visit the family of Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi in Kashi on his birth anniversary today. Humbled to receive blessings and encouragement from his grandnephew Thiru K V Krishnan ji," Mr. Jaishankar said.